Things My Daughter Says...

McKenna has her first appt with the speech therapist on Friday. I'm still very timid and unsure about this entire situation but if I have to jump out of my comfort zone for the good of my child, I will. You are probably wondering, "why in the world is she so put off by speech therapy?" Well, let me explain it to you.
When I was between the ages of 5-7 I went to speech therapy 2 days a week in elementary school. They would come get me out of class to attend this hour long session in which I would practice saying words like, "snake," "shoes," "lisp." You get where this is going and I don't have to tell you what was wrong with my speech. Needless to say, it worked. I went on to perform in plays, compete in speech competitions and be an all around loud mouth but it still gave me a feeling of being different. And not this "good different" everyone always talks about, I'm talking about feeling alienated from your peers because you couldn't say "snake" correctly.

Behold 5 year old Kayla!!

From the day I found out I was pregnant, everything about our lives has been different from our peers. I was not pregnant for 9 months, my child cooked in a box for 6 weeks after she was born, McKenna was born before the actual baby shower, she was later to walk, to talk and to eat solid food. I guess I was just hoping for some normalcy. I say all these things not for a pity party but more for those moms out there that are afraid. Afraid to talk about things in fear of being "different." Look, I've always been "different," and it's hard sometimes because a lot of people don't get you but that's okay. I really don't care how different I may seem, I want McKenna to grow up normal. I want normal things for her: I want her to ride a bike, I want her to cheer lead (if she opts for that) or play basketball, I want her to be able to do everything that everyone else can do.
I hope that sharing these things can help new or questioning mommies out there realize that we are not alone.

-k

"Super" Tuesday!

Today is "Super Tuesday," and typically refers to a Tuesday early in primary season where the greatest number of states hold primary elections. I generally don't share my political views outside my tiny group of friends who know what my "soap boxes" are. I really don't care who you're voting for and it drives me crazy that people get sucked into these empty promises from these politicians. I'm not pointing fingers because let's face it, they all make these insane promises to save the world and they might back up 1-2 of these promises in 4-8 years. We collectively need to educate ourselves in the ways of the world and hold these candidates accountable. So much faith is put into these candidates to change things but in reality we are the change. We are the people and we are the voice of the nation. Capital Hill may be where the hearings and arguments are held but WE are the tax payers, WE should control what happens with our country and WE need to follow through to make a better life for our children.
That being said, I know who I'm voting for. Do I think he/she is going to change the world? Of course not. Have I done my research? Yes. My convictions are strong and they're mine to carry.
This election season has been entertaining to say the least. I never actually thought that I'd live in a world where Donald Trump would run for president, let alone be leading the polls for the Republican Party. It takes me back a Simpson's episode...

I hope everyone has a "Super" Tuesday. I don't care who you vote for (okay, that's a total lie but none the less) but please make sure you vote. Let your voice be heard, just calm it down on facebook.

-k